OSCE reports ”Cargo 200” van heading from Donbas for Russia
The OSCE Observer Mission at the Russian checkpoints of Gukovo and Donetsk has reported its observers on April 6 saw a ”Cargo 200” van heading for Russia.”On April 6 at 20:08hrs the OT [Observer Team] observed a van registered in Ukraine which arrived at the BCP [Border Crossing Points] from Ukraine and crossed into the Russian Federation. There...
VOA: U.S. Senator says Russia policy needs to be tougher
In what could be a preview of the kind of foreign policy debates that will feature in the U.S. presidential race later this year, a senior Republican member of the Senate`s Foreign Relations Committee has strongly criticized the Obama administration`s policy toward Russia, according to Voice of America (VOA).In an interview with VOA`s Georgian...
Four of eight wounded Ukrainian soldiers in critical condition– doctor
Chief Physician of Dnipropetrovsk Regional Mechnikov Clinical Hospital Serhiy Ryzhenko says that four out of eight wounded Ukrainian soldiers who have been taken to Dnipropetrovsk hospitals in the past 24 hours are in a critical condition, according to Radio Free Europe /Radio Liberty (RFE/RL).One of the soldiers was rushed to the Ukrainian...
Reuters: Russia jets make ”simulated attack” passes near U.S. destroyer – U.S.
Two Russian warplanes with no visible weaponry flew simulated attack passes near a U.S. guided missile destroyer in the Baltic Sea on Tuesday, a U.S. official said, describing it as one of the most aggressive interactions in recent memory, according to Reuters.The repeated flights by the Sukhoi SU-24 warplanes, which also flew near the ship a day...
Ukraine tops agenda of Russia-NATO Council meeting on April 20
Hostilities in Ukraine`s east and the implementation of the Minsk peace agreement are major subjects on the agenda of the first formal meeting of the Russia-NATO Council in almost two years, according to Radio Free Europe /Radio Liberty (RFE/RL).The council, which will meet on April 20, will also discuss NATO and Russian military activities, with...
Majority of parliament`s coalition supports Groysman for PM
The Ukrainian parliament`s coalition gathered on Wednesday evening to decide on incumbent Parliament Speaker Volodymyr Groysman`s candidacy for the post of prime minister in Ukraine and nominate him for consideration by President Petro Poroshenko, who should then table his motion in parliament for voting.The majority of the coalition supported...
TASS: Crimea prosecutor suspends Crimean Tatar Mejlis activity
Crimea`s de facto Prosecutor Natalya Poklonskaya said on Wednesday she had ruled to suspend the activity of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar People, according to Russian news agency TASS.A copy of the document was handed to representatives of the public association, a TASS correspondent reported.”Today I`ve issued a ruling under which the activity...
Poroshenko Bloc MP, Groysman decide on energy minister`s candidacy
Representatives of the Bloc of Petro Poroshenko and incumbent Parliament Speaker Volodymyr Groysman, who is proposed as a candidate for prime minister, have agreed on the candidacy of the Energy and Coal Industry Minister, according to an UaPosition correspondent.Deputy Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada`s committee for the fuel and energy complex,...
Parliament introduces ProZorro electronic public procurement system in Donetsk region
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine passed a law on early introduction of ProZorro electronic public procurement system in Donetsk region.A total of 278 deputies voted in support of the Law ”On introduction of legislative changes concerning the use of certain public funds in the territory of Donetsk region,” according to a report.”The electronic public...
Putin ally in UNESCO may take top job at United Nations
A former communist backed by Vladimir Putin has become the frontrunner to take over the United Nations as its first ever woman chief, the Daily Mail reported.Irina Bokova, a Bulgarian who was educated in Moscow and is said to be a `darling` of Mr. Putin, hopes to succeed Ban Ki-moon when he steps down at the end of this year, according to the...
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